TRAPS: Thisquestion isn’t as aggressive as it sounds. It represents the interviewer’s own dilemma over this commonproblem. He’s probably leaning toward youalready and for reassurance, wants to hear what you have to say on the matter.
BEST ANSWER: Help him see the qualifications that only youcan offer.
Example: “In general, I think it’s a good policy tohire from within – to look outside probably means you’re not completelycomfortable choosing someone from inside.
“Naturally, you want this department to be as strongas it possibly can be, so you want the strongest candidate. I feel that I can fill that billbecause…(then recap your strongest qualifications that match up with hisgreatest needs).”